President William Ruto has assured Coast region residents that long-standing land injustices will no longer be used as a recurring campaign issue in future elections. Speaking during a thanksgiving service for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Ganze, Kilifi County, the President said his administration has …
Read More »Security Breach as Man Rushes Toward President Ruto in Kilifi
A brief security scare occurred in Kilifi County on Sunday after a young man breached security and approached President William Ruto while he was delivering a public address. The incident took place during a Thanksgiving ceremony held in honour of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs, where the President was …
Read More »Why the US Embassy in Nairobi Will Be Closed on May 25
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has announced that it will be closed to the public on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. The closure is in line with federal offices across the United States, as the country pauses to honor military personnel who lost their lives …
Read More »Kenya Faces Transport Chaos Over Soaring Fuel Costs
By: Faith Mukoya, MKU A major fuel strike in Kenya this week caused serious problems across the country. Public transport operators stopped working to protest the high cost of fuel, especially diesel. The strike affected thousands of commuters, businesses, schools, and shops, especially in the capital city, Nairobi. Many people …
Read More »Hassan Omar Issues Apology Over Explosive Coast Remarks
Hassan Omar, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, has issued an apology over controversial remarks he made during a party meeting in the Coast region. His statement comes after leaders from the Mt. Kenya region accused him of promoting tribal rhetoric and dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta into partisan …
Read More »Mystery as Decomposing Body of Man Found in Nyali Home
Police in Nyali Subcounty, Mombasa, are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man whose decomposing body was discovered inside his home in the Mgongeni area of Kisimani–Frere Town. The discovery was reported on Thursday by a local village elder from Mgongeni. Officers from Mbungoni Police Post responded to the scene, …
Read More »Ex-MP’s Son Killed in Brutal Night Attack in Kisumu
Former Matungu MP David Were is mourning the death of his son, Hannington Were, who was killed during a night attack in Kisumu on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The incident was reported the following morning at Obunga Police Station after the 39-year-old was confirmed dead. According to a witness, Hannington …
Read More »Radio Jambo Sports Journalist Paul ‘Diblo’ Kaberia is dead
Veteran sports journalist and football commentator Paul ‘Diblo’ Kaberia has passed away, leaving the media fraternity in mourning. Kaberia, who served as a football commentator at Radio Jambo for more than 20 years, was celebrated for his energetic style and deep passion for football. Click here to join our WhatsApp …
Read More »Ruto Orders 3,000 Electric Vehicles for Security Officers
President William Ruto has announced that the government has procured 3,000 electric vehicles for use by security and administration officers, in a move aimed at reducing fuel dependency and cushioning the country from volatile global oil prices. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address on Friday, Ruto said Kenya …
Read More »Floods Destroy Cars and Property in Mlolongo and Syokimau
Residents of Sabaki near Mlolongo and Syokimau in Machakos County were left in shock on Thursday night after flash floods swept through residential and commercial areas, damaging vehicles and buildings. The flooding, which occurred around 9:14 pm behind Signature Mall, left several cars submerged while others were damaged by falling …
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